Washburn

Located on the shores of Lake Superior’s beautiful Chequamegon Bay, Washburn is a red-hot destination for those with a passion for fishing lake trout, salmon and smallmouth bass. Washburn offers a pair of campgrounds, Class A trout streams, sand beaches, and a marina. The Washburn Historical Museum, housed in a historic bank building, features changing art exhibits and regional history.

Featured Stories

Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody! Dig into these great stories and get inspired for your next Wisconsin vacation.

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Explore Washburn

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Ashland’s Independence Day Celebration 7/04/2022 Ashland - 5.69 miles away
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Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart 6/26/2022 Bayfield - 7.28 miles away
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Charley Crockett: Jukebox Charley with Vincent Neil Emerson 6/28/2022 Bayfield - 7.28 miles away
4
Back to the Garden: The Music of Woodstock 7/01/2022 Bayfield - 7.28 miles away
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The Indigo Girls with special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche 7/02/2022 Bayfield - 7.28 miles away
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Concerts by the Lake - Ten Crow Moon 6/30/2022 Bayfield - 10.28 miles away
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Concerts by the Lake - Free Range Rick & the Slick Chickens 6/28/2022 Bayfield - 10.29 miles away
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44th Annual Red Cliff Pow Wow 7/01/2022 - 7/03/2022 Bayfield - 13.66 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 79° F
Low 56° F

Winter

High 24° F
Low 4° F

Fall

High 56° F
Low 35° F

Spring

High 54° F
Low 31° F

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